As a music student I was frustrated by the gap between the classroom and the practice room. Here’s how I use arpeggios to show students how their knowledge of music theory can help them become better instrumentalists.

Unique ideas from a master class by James Dunham on nuances of technical and musical timing.

Developing a digital system for your student information will improve your effectiveness in the teaching studio. Here's my system and some steps to help you develop your own.

More musical insights from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.

Transformational insights on playing from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.

The great viola virtuoso William Primrose said playing the Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin on the viola was “as a rule…a disaster.” In this post, the first of two, I describe some of my efforts at disaster prevention.